Government Medical College, Amritsar

Government Medical College located in Amritsar is one of the oldest premier medical institutes in the country. The institute was formerly a Medical School started in the year 1864 in Lahore. This Medical School was then relocated to Amritsar in the year 1920. It was given the status of Medical College in 1943.
The college now offers MBBS course and various MD and MS courses for the aspiring students coming from all over the country. Besides these Medical courses, the college also offers B.Sc. and Diploma courses. The college is affiliated to the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.

Courses offered in Government Medical College, Amritsar

Under Graduate Courses

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory technology (B.Sc.MLT)

Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (B.Sc. Medical)

Post Graduate Courses

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Internal Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pathology

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pediatrics

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Community Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Radio-diagnosis

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Anesthesiology

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Forensic Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Physiology

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery

Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopedics

Master of Surgery (MS) in Anatomy

Master of Surgery (MS) in Otorhinolaryngology

Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology

Master of Science in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (M.Sc. Medical)

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology (DMLT)

Diploma in Radiography (DR)

Admission Process in Government Medical College, Amritsar

The admission of students to the MBBS course is done in two categories. It is based on the entrance examination organized by the concerned university. Out of total seats, 85% of the seats are filled by the students who have qualified PMET examination and remaining 15% are for the students qualified in All India Medical Entrance Examination organized by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Those who have pursued the HS education or equivalent with PCB and passed the concerned examinations of any recognized board can apply for this course. The admission to the post graduate courses is done based on the marks obtained by students in either PGET examination or All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination. Those holding the MBBS degree can apply for the various MD courses or MS courses. Those wishing to join for B.Sc. and Diploma courses must hold the concerned qualification as required by the university.

Fees and deposits

The fee structure for the courses in this college is decided as per the norms of Punjab Government. The fee and deposit for MBBS, MD and MS courses will be different.

Infrastructure of Government Medical College, Amritsar

The Government Medical College is situated in calm and neat surrounding which facilitates the students to learn their desired courses effectively. It has many modern medical facilities. The college has different departments which provide patient care as well as training for the aspirants. The college has a large library which is well stocked with numerous books for various departments. The students coming from distant regions can also use the hostel facilities offered by the college.